An undersea
volcano situated 300 miles (480 km) off the coast of Oregon is thought
to be erupting after signs of magma were spotted near its deep sea vent.
Geologists predicted the volcano, called Axial Seamount, would erupt this year during a public lecture in September.
And
for more than a week the region has experienced thousands of tiny
earthquakes - a sign that magma is moving towards the surface.
Geologists predicted the volcano,
called Axial Seamount (pictured), would erupt this year during a public
lecture in September. And for more than a week the region has
experienced thousands of tiny earthquakes (activity pictured) - a sign
that magma is moving toward the surface
The
seafloor has also reportedly dropped by almost 8ft (2.4 metres),
additionally said to be a sign of magma being withdrawn from a reservoir
beneath the summit.
